Live updates as pupils across Essex pick up their GCSE results
We will bringing results from Essex with reporters in Colchester, Clacton, Brightlingsea, Witham and Maldon
25-year-old is new manager at beautiful Essex pub with 'best views in county'
The Swan Inn is now preparing for its biggest event of the summer - a four-day beer festival running from August 22-25.
These 5 pets at RSPCA Essex centres are looking for new homes - can you help?
There are a number of pets from RSPCA centres across Essex who are looking for their forever homes.
Cancer survivor praises Essex hospital after hip replacement
A cancer survivor from Colchester has praised hospital staff after having hip replacement surgery.
New cost-effective technology used to repair potholes in Essex
Essex Highways has been using the new Roadmender system to repair potholes more quickly and effectively.
Police looking for missing man from Braintree - FOUND
OFFICERS were worried about Christopher Snoad who is missing from Braintree. He has now been found.
Police appeal after man in his 20s taken to hospital following crash with car
Officers are appealing for information after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a car.
Person dies after being hit by train on Essex border
A person has died after being hit by a train at a station just outside of London, affecting the Greater Anglia and Stansted Expess.
Fugitive Essex fraudster to be sentenced in his absence after months on the run
A fugitive who went missing before his fraud trial at Basildon Crown Court will be sentenced in his absence, a judge has decided.
Greater Anglia to fund community projects along Essex train network
Greater Anglia is funding community projects in Essex as part of its Customer and Community Improvement Fund initiative.
High Court rules Bell Hotel in Epping must stop housing asylum seekers
A district council has secured a High Court victory temporarily blocking asylum seekers from being housed in a hotel in the area.
Man opens luxury gym after starting business from Braintree home five years ago
A MAN has launched a luxury gym near Braintree after starting the business from his home five years ago.
Website launched to support government reorganisation in Essex
A website has been launched to support a major reorganisation of councils in Greater Essex.
Missing woman is found after member of public sees police appeal
POLICE are appealing for help in looking for a woman missing who is from Chelmsford.
Chattenbury festival helps autistic children build tolerance to large events
Chatten Free School in Witham hosted its end-of-year festival, Chattenbury, to help autistic children build up tolerance to large events.
Officers carry out speed checks across Braintree district following safety concerns
ESSEX Police carried out speed checks across the Braintree district last weekend in response to community road safety concerns.
A12 northbound partially blocked with traffic building due to broken down lorry
DELAYS are building on the A12 due to a broken down vehicle.
Essex bridal designer who makes 'bold' cakes taking on Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off is coming back to our screens in September, and one keen baker from Essex is hoping for a hug from Mr Hollywood himself.
Former Essex Police special exceeded speed limit 75 times whilst driving cop cars
A FORMER special constable from Essex Police has been found guilty of gross misconduct after speeding on duty.
Officers worried about man in his 30s missing from mid-Essex - FOUND
Officers are looking for a man in his 30s missing in mid-Essex.
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